It is a dark day in Beaver Nation as the program and fans sit back and take a collective deep breath and now only contemplate what could have been. It was a great season by all accounts, but as Coach Riley said post-game, the "bubble burst" on the Beaver's magical run for the Roses.

Perhaps most disappointing was that the Ducks were able to tally nearly 700 yards of offense and scored more points than any Beaver opponent EVER. And while the offense kept battling back, the defense could not contain the Duck's explosive offense, giving up big play after big play. So, for only the second time in BeaverBlitz history (the first being the 2006 Boise State game), we are not awarding a Giant Killer Stone Award for the week, but do list the defensive points and grades.

Tough night for the Beavers, but perhaps it was toughest on the defensive players and coaches. Look for redemption at the bowl game, wherever they happen to land.